Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is hanging up his skates.
The 38-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons in Boston on Tuesday.
Bergeron released a lengthy statement in which he thanked the Bruins, their fans and the many people who had a hand in his long and successful career. In part, he wrote:
"For the last 20 years I have been able to live my dream every day. I have had the honor of playing in front of the best fans in the world wearing the Bruins uniform and representing my country at the highest levels of international play.